Associate/Corporate Broker at Signature Properties NW, Inc.
Greater Seattle Area
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- Associate/Corporate Broker at Signature Properties NW, Inc.
- Past
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- Reviewing Broker/REALTOR® & Certified Marketing Master at Keller Williams Realty Lynnwood
- Certified Marketing Master/Licensed RE Agent at 100% Real Estate
- REALTOR® & Certified Marketing Master at RE/MAX Elite (Self-employed)
- REALTOR® & Certified Marketing Master at RE/MAX Metro Properties
- REALTOR® & Certified Marketing Master at Sundance Realty Group
- Licensed Real Estate Salesperson & Certified Marketing Master at Signature Properties NW
- REALTOR® at Skyline Properties South
- member on the Board of Directors at Odin TeleSystems Inc.
- REALTOR® at John L Scott Real Estate in Redmond
- Director of Operations at Odin TeleSystems Inc.
- Sales/Use Tax Auditing at Price Waterhouse
- Credit Quality and Control Analyst II at The Associates
- Director of Administration & Accounting at Devon Financial Services
- Leasing/Administrative Assistant at SunWest Companies
- Restaurant Manager at The Harvey Hotel
- Property Administrator at Equity Properties
- Loan Processor at Serve Corps Mortgage
- Data Transcriber at K.I. Sawyer A.F.B.
- Financial Councelor at Standard Federal and Hinsdale Federal Savings & Loan
- Education
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- Southern Methodist University
- North Lake College
- Aurora University
- Waubonsee Community College
- East Aurora High School of Aurora, IL
- Waldo Jr. High
- St. Ludmilla
- Cleveland Elementary
- Hamline Grade School
- Seward Elementary
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Carol B.C. Honkanen’s Summary
I have about 30 years of Real Estate industry experience, ranging from Mortgage to Real Estate Sales and Investments.
My goal is to help people to achieve their dream of owning a home and to save them money in the process.
I love working with people who appreciate bottom-lines and no-nonsense. If you're an Engineer - you probably appreciate my direct approach and attention to detail and the facts. If you are an Agent, you might be happy to know that I love helping other Agents (regardless of what company you belong) and I give out Referrals ALL the time, all over the U.S..
And, as a matter of fact, if you are an Agent looking for the right fit for YOU - ask me why I am where I am. I have been to at least 10 other offices and can tell you the Pros and Cons of them all. Save yourself some time and aggravation from MY experience. Sometimes you don't find out the "truth" until you join and see if the company can Walk the Talk!
Companies are getting more and more competitive and offering more benefits, etc... Several have a "Profit Sharing" program, etc...
Carol B.C. Honkanen’s Specialties:
My specialties are Luxury and Custom Homes outside Seattle city limits. My favorite cities are Bothell, Edmonds, Everett, Issaquah, Lynnwood and Snohomish.
I also love to work with properties in Kirkland and Redmond and the surrounding areas up through Issaquah.
I pride myself on finding my Clients those "Best Kept Secrets" of Snohomish County!
Carol B.C. Honkanen’s Experience
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Associate/Corporate Broker
Signature Properties NW, Inc.
(Real Estate industry)
November 2008 — Present (1 year 1 month)
Working closely with the Owner/Designated Broker of Signature Properties NW, Inc. to ensure that we have the BEST Real Estate office in Washington state.
I'll be holding Training classes and personally helping Agents with any issues they may have.
We will have Brokers' Open tours EVERY Thursday, meeting at our office by 10:30 a.m. and viewing at least 5 homes together weekly. EVERY Agent is welcome to join us (regardless of what office you belong to)!
I plan to be available at the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Ask me about our Profit Sharing program AND the fee structures.
After being assoicated with over 10 different companies, I've come BACK to this company because I have found it to have the strongest integrity and commitment to service. This company earned my respect in many different aspects.
This is where I plan to exert my energies, in helping this office to grow and prosper! -
Reviewing Broker/REALTOR® & Certified Marketing Master
Keller Williams Realty Lynnwood
(Real Estate industry)
August 2008 — November 2008 (4 months)
Reviewed Contracts of the Agents in the office and held Training/Classes. I joined this company BRIEFLY, to see if they walked the talk. This office no longer exists, it merged with another office. I'm now back to a former Brokerage, Signature Properties NW, Inc. as their Corporate Broker.
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Certified Marketing Master/Licensed RE Agent
100% Real Estate
(Real Estate industry)
August 2007 — August 2008 (1 year 1 month)
I was invited by the Broker/Owner to come here (we worked for a couple years at another Brokerage). She tried hard, but the company didn't survive during these challenging economic times. I wish her the best!
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REALTOR® & Certified Marketing Master
RE/MAX Elite (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; 11-50 employees; Real Estate industry)
May 2007 — August 2007 (4 months)
I was an Agent here BRIEFLY but didn't want to be associated with a Real Estate company who had a moving truck advertised in their front parking area. I don't believe in giving away the use of a FREE moving truck, to promote me. I provide more to my Clients than that! The "elite" name didn't hold up the reputation that I wanted. The Broker/Owner there is a great guy, but we didn't agree on business practices.
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REALTOR® & Certified Marketing Master
RE/MAX Metro Properties
(Real Estate industry)
April 2007 — May 2007 (2 months)
I tried this office BRIEFLY. Sometimes it doesn't take long, to find out that an office is not your "fit". This office no longer exisits.
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REALTOR® & Certified Marketing Master
Sundance Realty Group
(Real Estate industry)
December 2006 — April 2007 (5 months)
A former associate from John L. Scott recommended that I join this company. Laura Reynolds really impressed me and she was very willing to share her experience with Agents regarding working Plats. Laura provided extensive training for new agents and allowed agents to sit her plats for easy sales. It wasn't a good "fit" for me, because I like to be more creative. It was a great office for agents learning the business. And, I loved being here, to see her style and to absorb as much knowledge from her as I could. However, it no longer exists.
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Licensed Real Estate Salesperson & Certified Marketing Master
Signature Properties NW
(Real Estate industry)
August 2006 — December 2006 (5 months)
I joined this company to expand my knowledge in different areas (started in Granite Falls) and while I was here I studied and became "certified" as a Marketing Master while also starting my Broker classes.
I was impressed with this company because of the other Agents associated with it. We had fun in the office and enjoyed helping each other and working for a common goal.
We all kept in touch while I went out to explore other offices. -
REALTOR®
Skyline Properties South
(Real Estate industry)
February 2005 — August 2006 (1 year 7 months)
This is an awesome company for Agents who do not need direction and want the freedom to work as they choose. My Broker (Phil Dankes) is a great guy and helps you when you need it.
We were only about 15 agents of their over 4000 within the company who were "REALTORs" assoicated with the REALTOR Association and we all held extensive education and training backgrounds. This company no longer exisits with this name, it is now called Skyline Properties NW.
I recommend this company for Agents who want to hang their license and do what they want, without guidance or direction. If you need or like to work with people regularly, this may not be the place for you. Here everyone is really busy working on their own. -
member on the Board of Directors
Odin TeleSystems Inc.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
December 2001 — 2006 (5 years )
Represented a 1/3 shareholder at meetings & with legal issues.
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REALTOR®
John L Scott Real Estate in Redmond
(Privately Held; Real Estate industry)
December 2004 — January 2005 (2 months)
I started out at this company and took the H.I.T.S. classes/training.
Although they have a GREAT training program and awesome classes, I found this company wasn't really for me. I needed/wanted more freedom to work on my own.
There were a couple friendships that I maintained & value during my brief association here. -
Director of Operations
Odin TeleSystems Inc.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Telecommunications industry)
February 1995 — September 2001 (6 years 8 months)
I organized the Accounting operations from the beginning of operations. Eventually, I managed the Operations from Personnel to Manufacturing. After I left, I had a seat on the Board of Directors for a few years.
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Sales/Use Tax Auditing
Price Waterhouse
(Partnership; 10,001 or more employees; PWC; Accounting industry)
December 1995 — August 1996 (9 months)
This position was very detail oriented. Lots of auditing to help manufacturing companies save and/or properly account for their Sales/Use Tax.
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Credit Quality and Control Analyst II
The Associates
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Financial Services industry)
August 1992 — September 1995 (3 years 2 months)
Audited Real Estate files and wrote statisical reports for Upper Management in Risk Analysis departments. Also sold/shipped loans to the secondary market and performed as an Underwriting Coordinator.
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Director of Administration & Accounting
Devon Financial Services
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Financial Services industry)
August 1991 — August 1992 (1 year 1 month)
Organized the Accounting and Administrative functions of this Home Office and its subsidiaries. Coordinated the offices for unified reporting and helped initiate an Accounting overhaul/new system. They sold Software to Airline Industries to help them sell tickets cost effectively. Several different companies were involved Revenue Technology Services (RTS), Information Technology Services (ITS), and others I can't remember the names of. I enjoyed the challenges here, but it was very stressful.
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Leasing/Administrative Assistant
SunWest Companies
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Commercial Real Estate industry)
March 1990 — August 1991 (1 year 6 months)
Assisted Real Estate Brokers with the Leasing of Commercial Shopping Centers. Handled the Leases/Contracts and legal documents. Also helped coordinate Trade Show participation.
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Restaurant Manager
The Harvey Hotel
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Hospitality industry)
November 1989 — March 1990 (5 months)
Co-Managed Scoops Restaurant and also performed as the Hotel Manager on Duty once a month (in charge of the entire hotel & staff).
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Property Administrator
Equity Properties
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Investment Management industry)
June 1988 — November 1989 (1 year 6 months)
Started as a Relocation Advisor in Illinois and then was transferred to Texas as an Assistant Community Director and then evolved into a Property Administrator. After being a public relations person who helped tenants move-in an upscale property and tending to their needs, I was asked to take a position in Texas. Eventually, I was promoted to audit the property files and cleaned up their accounting.
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Loan Processor
Serve Corps Mortgage
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Financial Services industry)
November 1986 — June 1988 (1 year 8 months)
Processed Loans for the Mortgage Loan Industry.
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Data Transcriber
K.I. Sawyer A.F.B.
(Government Agency; 51-200 employees; Military industry)
October 1984 — March 1985 (6 months)
Key Punch Operator, processed IBM cards daily by entering the data from the Mechanical Maintenance Sheets of the Aircraft. Also did other various office duties while working in the 87th FIS.
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Financial Councelor
Standard Federal and Hinsdale Federal Savings & Loan
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Banking industry)
September 1979 — December 1983 (4 years 4 months)
Started as a Teller and worked my way up to Supervising and then becoming a Financial Advisor/Counselor. Educated customers on various savings plans as well as helping them with their mortgage accounts.
Carol B.C. Honkanen’s Education
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Southern Methodist University
German 1999 — 2000
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North Lake College
Real Estate 1996 — 1997
Took all the available Real Estate courses that were offered at night and on weekends, to work around my normal full-time work schedule.
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Aurora University
BA , Business, Management, Accounting , 1980 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts "Industrial Management"
Minor: Criminal Justice- Activities and Societies:
- Secretary of the Business Club
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Waubonsee Community College
Speech 1980 — 1980
I graduated early from East Aurora High School, so that I could sneak away to the community college to take the college requirement "Speech" class. For some reason, I had always been shy in school and was petrified of speaking in front of people I knew. I didn't have as much problem with the strangers in that class, until towards the end of the class, because I had bonded with several students by that time. It made me feel VERY self-confident. The last speech was about ourselves, we had to tell about our life. My speech ended up being so dramatic and emotional that at the end, I had a lump in my throat. I was so embarrassed that I packed up my props and left the class via a theatrical "Grand Exit". I didn't mean it to work out that way, I thought I probably flunked the class because I never returned. But, I got a "B". Thank goodness! ;-)
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East Aurora High School of Aurora, IL
1977 — 1980
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Waldo Jr. High
1974 — 1977
My absolutely FAVORITE school of all time!
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St. Ludmilla
1973 — 1975
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Cleveland Elementary
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Hamline Grade School
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Seward Elementary
Additional Information
Carol B.C. Honkanen’s Websites:
Carol B.C. Honkanen’s Interests:
People, networking, parties, socializing, dancing, real estate, travel, my dogs
Carol B.C. Honkanen’s Groups:
IEEE, NAFE, The Bulas Family, The Avolio Family, The Focus Group, The Hardenbrook family, Valley Ridge Apartments
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Linked:Seattle
Carol B.C. Honkanen’s Honors:
My favorite "honors" are Letters of Recommendations that I get from my Clients. I enjoy knowing that they are very happy with their home purchase and/or sale.
Carol B.C. Honkanen’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- expertise requests
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- reference requests
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